• A scoping review on the association of early childhood caries and maternal gender inequality 

  Sun, Ivy Guofang; Duangthip, Duangporn; Kwok, Charis Hiu‑Kei; Chu, Chun Hung; Crystal, Yasmi O.; Schroth, Robert J.; Feldens, Carlos Alberto; Virtanen, Jorma I.; Al‑Batayneh, Ola Barakat; Gaffar, Balgis; Mfolo, Tshepiso; El Tantawi, Maha; Mohebbi, Simin Z.; Daryanavard, Hamideh; Folayan, Morenike Oluwatoyin; Early Childhood Caries Advocacy Group (ECCAG) (BMC, 2023-07-26)

  AIM : The objective of this scoping review is to present current evidence regarding the association between early childhood caries (ECC) and maternal-related gender inequality. METHODS : Two independent reviewers performed ...
• A scoping review on the links between sustainable development goal 14 and early childhood caries 

  Folayan, Morenike O; Ayouni, Imen; Nguweneza, Arthemon; Al-Batayneh, Ola Barakat; Virtanen, Jorma I.; Gaffar, Balgis; Duangthip, Duangporn; Sun, Ivy Guo Fang; Onyejaka, Nneka Kate; Daryanavard, Hamideh; Mfolo, Tshepiso; Feldens, Carlos A.; Schroth, Robert J.; El Tantawi, Maha (BMC, 2023-11)

  BACKGROUND : The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 addresses life below the waters, an important source of protein and contributor to global food security and economic development. Our aim was to explore possible ...
• Scoping review on the link between economic growth, decent work, and early childhood caries 

  Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn; Amalia, Rosa; Kemoli, Arthur; Ayouni, Imen; Nguweneza, Arthemon; Duangthip, Duangporn; Sun, Ivy Guofang; Virtanen, Jorma I.; Masumo, Ray M.; Vukovic, Ana; Al-Batayneh, Ola B.; Gaffar, Balgis; Mfolo, Tshepiso; Schroth, Robert J.; El Tantawi, Maha (BMC, 2024-01)

  BACKGROUND : Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a prevalent chronic non-communicable disease that affects millions of young children globally, with profound implications for their well-being and oral health. This paper explores ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of South African oral healthcare workers regarding COVID-19 and its vaccine 

  Chothia, Zahra (University of Pretoria, 2023-07)

  Introduction Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a recently discovered virus, responsible for causing Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is an infectious disease that emerged in December ...
• Self-reported substance use, in dental and oral hygiene students at a university in South Africa 

  Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Mostert, Vanessa C.; Sykes, Leanne M. (South African Dental Association, 2022-10)

  BACKGROUND : A recent study amongst South African dental students found that a number of them had perceived moderate to severe stress and as a result, some have resorted to stimulant drugs. AIM : The aim of the study ...
• Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices among school teachers in Tshwane district, South Africa 

  Mfolo, Tshepiso; Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Bhayat, Ahmed (South African Dental Association, 2021-06)

  INTRODUCTION : Teachers are perceived as role models and studies have shown that they can enhance the oral health behaviour of young children. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : To assess the oral health (OH) knowledge, attitudes and ...
• Genetic drivers of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma : aberrant splicing events, mutational burden, hpv infection and future targets 

  Dlamini, Zodwa; Alaouna, Mohammed; Mbatha, Sikhumbuzo Z.; Bhayat, Ahmed; Mabongo, Mzubanzi; Chatziioannou, Aristotelis; Hull, Rodney (MDPI, 2021-03-15)

  Head and neck cancers include cancers that originate from a variety of locations. These include the mouth, nasal cavity, throat, sinuses, and salivary glands. These cancers are the sixth most diagnosed cancers worldwide. ...
• Forecasting for the need of dentists and specialists in South Africa until 2030 

  Tiwari, Ritika; Bhayat, Ahmed; Chikte, Usuf (Public Library of Science, 2021-05)

  To manage the increasing burden of dental diseases, a robust health system is essential. In order to ensure the oral health system operates at an optimal level going into the future, a forecast of the national shortfall ...
• Cross-cultural adaptation of the Paediatric Oral Health-related Quality of Life (POQL) tool in South Africa 

  Kolisa, Y. Malele; Van Wyk, Philippus J. (South African Dental Association, 2020-02)

  AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : To translate and adapt a paediatric oral health-related quality of life (POQL) questionnaire into the South African languages of Sepedi, IsiZulu and Afrikaans. METHODS : The POQL-version: Parent-Rep ...
• A three-year audit of dental services at primary health care facilities in Gauteng, South Africa : 2017 to 2019 

  Bhayat, Ahmed; Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Nkambule, Ntombizodwa Rosemary (Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2020-07)

  AIM : The aim of this study was to determine the types and trends of dental services offered over 3 months (April, May, and June) every year from 2017 till 2019 at all full-time primary oral health care facilities (POHCFs) ...
• Assessment of job satisfaction among dentists working in different settings in the Tshwane metro 

  Matjila, S.A.; Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Annandale-Dippenaar, L.; Olutola, Bukola Ganiyat (South African Dental Association, 2019-06)

  INTRODUCTION: Job satisfaction of dentists is important, as dentists are critical in the delivery of comprehensive health care. Whilst job satisfaction among dentists has been widely investigated elsewhere, it is poorly ...
• Comparative evaluation of the compressive strength surface hardness and porosity of a selection of capsule-mixed versus hand-mixed Glass lonomer cements 

  Arnold, Samantha (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Introduction: Glass ionomers are available in sets of powder and liquid constituents, which are dispensed using a scoop and dropper bottle system prior to hand-mixing by an operator. Glass ionomers are also available in ...
• Determination of the Cariogenic Potential of Sugar Substitutes 

  Moelich, Nadine (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a burden worldwide which has a negative impact on children’s wellbeing and affects aesthetics, speech and mastication. It may lead to loss of space, creating problems that are difficult and ...
• Knowledge Attitude and Perception of Pregnant Women about Early Childhood caries in Tshwane District Gauteng South Africa 

  Mfolo, Tshepiso (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Introduction: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a serious public health concern globally especially in developing countries like South Africa. The main source from which infants acquire the causative bacteria - Mutans ...
• Endodontic trends by South African Dental Association members : an online survey 

  Buchanan, Glynn Dale; Gamieldien, Mohamed Yasin; Tredoux, Sheree; Bhayat, Ahmed (Medknow Publications, 2019)

  AIM: The aim of the study is to determine the techniques and materials used by South African dental practitioners who perform endodontic treatment in private practice and evaluate their compliance to the 2006 European ...
• Human resources for oral health care in South Africa : a 2018 update 

  Bhayat, Ahmed; Chikte, Usuf (MDPI, 2019-05)

  To describe the current oral health care needs and the number and category of dental personnel required to provide necessary services in South Africa (SA). This is a review of the current disease burden based on local ...
• Dental caries, body mass index, and diet among learners at selected primary schools in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Nkambule, Ntombizodwa Rosemary; Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Bhayat, Ahmed (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2019-11)

  Aim: To assess whether the prevalence of dental caries (DC) was associated with the body mass index (BMI), socioeconomic status (SES), and diet of grade six learners in Pretoria, South Africa (SA). Materials and methods: ...
• Knowledge, attitude and practices of water pipe and e-cigarette smoking among undergraduate dental and oral hygiene students at a South African university 

  Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Nkambule, Ntombizodwa Rosemary; Bhayat, Ahmed (LAM Publications Limited, 2018-12)

  Since the 1990s, use of water pipes (WPs) and electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) has become more prevalent among young adults and students across the world. These products are readily available and are believed to be a ...
• Obliquumol, a novel antifungal and a potential scaffold lead compound, isolated from the leaves of Ptaeroxylon obliquum (sneezewood) for treatment of Candida albicans infections 

  Van Wyk, Candice; Botha, Francien Susanna; Vleggaar, Robert; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas (AOSIS Open Journals, 2018)

  In a random screening of the anti-Candida activity of more than 500 tree species, the acetone leaf extract of Ptaeroxylon obliquum (Thunb.) Radlk. (Sneezewood) had very good antifungal activity against Candida albicans. ...
• Periodontal disease - risk factors and treatment options 

  Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo; Bhayat, Ahmed (South African Dental Association, 2018-10)

  Periodontal disease (PD) encompasses both gingivitis and periodontitis. Both are initiated by plaque and are influenced by the immune and inflammatory responses of each individual. In addition, PD is modified by several ...

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